The best golf course layouts in Aiken, South Carolina
The golf courses within about 25 miles of Aiken, South Carolina that Course Vaults golfers rate highest for layout: routing, hole variety, and design. Each course needs layout ratings from at least 5 different golfers who played it; 7 courses qualify.
Also covers Batesburg-Leesville, Graniteville and North Augusta.
Augusta National Golf Club
Augusta, GA, USALayout 4.6 out of 5 from 10 golfers
PrivateBobby Jones & Alister Mackenzie
- 5.0Conditions
- 4.6Layout
- 4.1Scenery
- 4.6Facilities
Augusta National is a very challenging experience for me. Everywhere I turn is a reminder of a moment in golf history. It’s sensory overload and it’s very distracting. The greens are mesmerizing and I could spend hours on each one.
Written by
@Gdub201
- Pristine
- Must play
- Caddies
Sage Valley Golf Club
Graniteville, SC, USALayout 4.6 out of 5 from 8 golfers
PrivateTom Fazio
- 5.0Conditions
- 4.6Layout
- 4.6Scenery
- 4.3Facilities
Always in perfect condition. Routing leaves something to be desired but overall very playable and enjoyable. The whole experience is what makes it so good. Amazing food, drinks, locker rooms, etc
Written by
@SEGolfer
- Pristine
- Caddies
- Must play
Palmetto Golf Club
Aiken, SC, USALayout 4.6 out of 5 from 9 golfers
PrivateAlister Mackenzie
- 5.0Conditions
- 4.6Layout
- 4.1Scenery
- 4.2Facilities
True old-school golf club with no frills, full of McKenzie trademarks, super charming, historic, and lowkey atmosphere. Not over-manicured around the edges, but conditions tee to green are excellent - they focus on the important stuff. Green complexes are brilliant and fun.
Written by
@isaac
- Challenging
- Must play
- Pristine
The Tree Farm
Batesburg-Leesville, SC, USALayout 4.5 out of 5 from 26 golfers
PrivateZac Blair
- 4.8Conditions
- 4.5Layout
- 3.9Scenery
- 4.4Facilities
Really fun match play style course with many gettable par 4s, high risk high reward 5s, & some crazy greens.
Written by
@morrisch
- Must play
- Walkable
- Caddies
Aiken Golf Club
Aiken, SC, USALayout 4.3 out of 5 from 6 golfers
PublicJohn Inglis & Donald Ross
- 3.8Conditions
- 4.3Layout
- 4.7Value
- 3.8Scenery
- 3.9Facilities
Nice staff, good restaurant, course is in outstanding shape, only complaint is no driving range. Other than that, solid course and club
Written by
@RBCburner
- Must play
- Hidden gem
- Walkable
Old Barnwell
Aiken, SC, USA
Layout 4.3 out of 5 from 20 golfers
Augusta Country Club
Augusta, GA, USA
Layout 4.1 out of 5 from 5 golfers
How we rank
This ranking uses each golfer’s layout rating, on a 0.5–5 scale. Layout is the layout score golfers give when they log a round. Every golfer counts once per course: repeat rounds are averaged first, then the course score is the average across golfers. A course needs layout ratings from at least 5 different golfers. Ties go to the course with more golfers, then the higher Course Vaults score. Only open courses with a published Course Vaults score (at least 5 explicit ratings) are eligible, and a page is published only when at least 5 courses qualify. City pages include courses within about 25 miles of Aiken, so nearby suburbs can appear. Rankings refresh about hourly.
FAQ
Augusta National Golf Club is #1 on Course Vaults in and around Aiken, South Carolina at Layout 4.6/5 (10 golfers). 7 courses qualify for this list.
This ranking uses each golfer’s layout rating, on a 0.5–5 scale. Layout is the layout score golfers give when they log a round. Every golfer counts once per course: repeat rounds are averaged first, then the course score is the average across golfers. A course needs layout ratings from at least 5 different golfers. Ties go to the course with more golfers, then the higher Course Vaults score. Only open courses with a published Course Vaults score (at least 5 explicit ratings) are eligible, and a page is published only when at least 5 courses qualify. City pages include courses within about 25 miles of Aiken, so nearby suburbs can appear. Rankings refresh about hourly.
A course appears once at least 5 different golfers have rated its layout on Course Vaults. Log your round and rate it in the app to help it qualify.
Yes. It includes qualifying courses within about 25 miles of Aiken, not only courses whose address is in the city.
This page was last generated Nov 12, 2026, 4:04 AM EST. Scores and eligibility are recomputed about every hour.
